Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
Indulge in the delightful taste of Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites, a nutritious snack that’s perfect for any time of day. These mini bites are bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor, making them an ideal choice for a quick breakfast, post-workout refuel, or a light dessert. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and wholesome oats, they offer a satisfying way to curb your cravings while keeping your diet healthy. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, you’ll be enjoying these tasty treats in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 mini bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until well-mixed.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the mixture.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and firm to touch.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg